Friends. It's been a long time since. You guys know I love you. I'm not so good at saying it. Even typing it. I appreciate you. I admire you. I miss you.
It took four whole years to hall my ass back down to Illinois to see my friends. I was only there for 3 days and squeezing everything into that short time took effort and arranging. Add two babes and a double stroller and the stress leaked from my pores and glistened on my forehead.
I like to do things without a schedule but when you have two little ones and such a short amount of time to do everything and see everyone, a schedule is a must. Lesson learned.
I had a great time and am amazed that four years have passed. Getting together felt like old times. There was the usual catching up but it wasn't awkward. It wasn't lengthy. Just conversation. Easy. I felt like I just slid back into my old life, with a few additions, of course.
The trip was a success. The kids handled the long drive (8 plus hours) there and back relatively well. The storm on the way home put a little cramp in our quiet drive (both kids were asleep until the storm woke them up). I think we'll do it again sometime much sooner this time. Another four years is not going to cut it!
Thank you friends for making room for us! We enjoyed every moment with you and the stress was just good practice for future trips. It will only get easier.
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